Utility bills due

Utility bills for the October 1 – December 31 billing period were mailed on January 31, and are due February 28. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Throw a log on!

We've temporarily switched over the Bear Street public fireplace so it'll burn wood instead of being powered by natural gas. We're trying it out for the month to see if it should be switched over every winter. Try it out and let us know what you think at BanffViewpoints.ca/Fireplace.

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Live in Banff? Make sure you sign up for alerts at banff.ca/Alerts. You'll get notifications about snow removal parking bans on your street, emergency alerts, planned power outages, and more.

Smoke Free Banff Bylaw

As of February 1, smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products are not allowed in many places in the Town of Banff. This new bylaw prohibits smoking or vaping in municipal parks, trails and pathways, outdoor markets and events, bus stops, sidewalks, pedestrian zones, and in proximity to children not in one’s care. Smoking cannabis publicly is banned town-wide. To learn more about this change visit banff.ca/SmokeFree.

Family Resource Network

The Family Resource Network offers free indoor drop-in play sessions for children. For more information, visit banff.ca/FamilyResourceNetwork.

Skate the winter away

Banff is home to three great outdoor rinks. The Fenlands Meadow rink is open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and the Train Station rinks are open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. To learn more, visit banff.ca/OutdoorSkating.

Skate the winter away

Banff is home to three great outdoor rinks. The Fenlands Meadow rink is open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., and the Train Station rinks are open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. To learn more, visit banff.ca/OutdoorSkating.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Homegrown Art Show

Register by February 17
Register to display your art in this annual exhibition that helps new and emerging artists share and celebrate their work. Homegrown takes place at Banff Town Hall, and opens on Friday, March 3, running until the end of March. To learn more, and to register, visit banff.ca/Homegrown.

Crokicurl in Banff!

February 17 – 25
Play the game of Crokicurl at the high school field. This game is a combination of curling and crokinole. Visit banff.ca/Events for times.

Curling Day in Canada

Saturday, February 25
February 25, 2023, is a day for national celebration for the sport of curling and Banff is home to the first-ever Curling Day in Canada Festival. Challenge yourself or you friends to a game of curling or crokicurl, interact with curling celebrities, enjoy live music, and take in TSN's live broadcast on Bear Street. For all event details, visit CurlingDayinCanada.ca/Banff.

Cultural Community Table Lunch

Wednesday, February 22, 12 – 1 p.m.
Join us for a special Community Table and enjoy a delicious meal from Saffron Bistro, who are generously preparing and donating a delicious authentic East Indian vegetarian lunch. Everyone welcome. First come, first served. A donation of $3 is suggested. Community Table Lunch is held at the Catharine Robb Whyte Building, 101 Bear Street, every Wednesday. Learn more at banff.ca/Events.

Learn to Curl

Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Join the Banff Curling Club at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre for an introduction to the sport of curling. All equipment provided. Register at banff.ca/Events.

Singing Tree Music Series Community Coffeehouse

Thursday, March 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments while listening to local musicians in this monthly music series. Join in at St. Georges in the Pines. For all ages, free admission with donation accepted in support of the Homegrown Art Show. Please contact amal.alhomsi@banff.ca if you are interested in playing, or would like to volunteer.

Workshop: Make a Book Bag

Saturday, March 4, 2 – 4 p.m.
Join Banff High School Art Teacher, Catherine Dafoe, for an afternoon of making a simple book bag. Supplies and sewing machines provided, but feel free to bring any fabric or your own machine. Free. Ages 16+. Visit banfflibrary.ab.ca/Events to register.

Meetings

Governance and Finance: February 13, 9 a.m.
Councile: Monday, February 13, 2 p.m.

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live.

Visit banff.ca/AgendaCent re or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.